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Join AAHGS -Baltimore Chapter

Become part of a community dedicated to African-American history, genealogy, and
preserving our stories for generations to come.

Membership in AAHGS National is required.

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Your Membership. Your Impact.

Members help advance our mission through education, research, preservation, and community outreach.

Connect

Build relationships with researchers, historians, and community leaders.

Learn

Access programs, workshops, and valuable resources

Preserve

Help preserve African American history and genealogy

Serve

Give back and make a difference in our community

National AAHGS membership provides access to:

  • Monthly virtual educational presentations, held on the third Sunday of each month

  • Quarterly AAHGS News e-newsletters

  • Peer-reviewed AAHGS Journal publications

  • Weekly communications highlighting programs, opportunities, resources, and activities

  • Member forums that provide opportunities to communicate and engage with other members

  • Information and invitations to special national events and programs

  • Discounted registration for the AAHGS National Conference

  • Voting privileges in the national organizationupport and resources for chapters as they develop programs and serve their communities

  • Research sessions and other educational opportunities

How to Join the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS):

1. Select Membership Type:

    • Life – Installments
    • Individual
    • Student
    • Organizations

2. Review and Agree to Privacy Statement.

3. Enter Profile Information:

  • Choose Username and Password.
  • Select if you want AAHGS News – Print Version – additional $24 fee.

4. Finish and Proceed to Payment:

  • Receive quarterly issues of AAHGS News via postal mail.
  • Select type of Membership (Fees):
    1. Life or Life Installments: $1,000 or set up an installment plan.
    2. Individual: $75/annually ($50 for national membership and $20 for local chapter membership).
    3. Student: $20/annually
    4. Organizations: $75/annually
    5. Enter Credit Card information
    6. Submit